The document discusses Sony's SNC-RX Series, SNC-RZ50, and SNC-CS50 network cameras. These cameras feature intelligent video analytics, including intelligent motion detection and object detection. They also offer high-quality video compression in multiple formats, as well as features such as audio support, privacy masking, and wireless connectivity. The cameras are designed for efficient 24/7 monitoring in security and surveillance applications.
2. SNC-RX Series/SNC-RZ50/SNC-CS50
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Intelligent and Feature Rich – Sony High-Performance
Multi-Codec Network Cameras Deliver Efficient 24/7
Monitoring
The SNC-RX Series, SNC-RZ50, and SNC-CS50 are part of Sony's third generation
Network Camera series that support “Intelligent Video Analytics.”*1 This efficient and
intelligent processing method can provide greater operational efficiency and a high
level of security.
These cameras incorporate advanced compression technologies to transmit image data
in three different formats: JPEG, MPEG-4, and H.264. Users can choose any of these
compression formats to match their system’s network environment and application
requirements. What’s more, these third-generation cameras can simultaneously stream
JPEG and MPEG-4 data for even greater operational flexibility.
These Sony cameras employ robust detection methods - Intelligent Motion Detection
(IMD) and Intelligent Object Detection (IOD) to maximize the efficiency of the
monitoring system. Object ‘tags’ (or IDs) and associated position data are created
within the cameras. This data – also called metadata – can be streamed independently
or along with video over a network to work in conjunction with rules or filters (such as
virtual borderlines) defined in application software to perform actions such as initiating
alarms or beginning to record. This rules-based processing can minimize server workload,
network bandwidth, and storage requirements. In addition, a number of other convenient
features have been incorporated into these cameras to meet your needs such as, a
Day/Night function, Voice Alert, Privacy Zone Masking, and wireless capability.
With their built-in intelligence and rich features, the Sony multi-codec cameras are ideal
for a wide variety of surveillance and monitoring applications.
*1 Intelligent video analytics is available when these cameras are used in conjunction with the Sony
Network Recorders the NSR Series Ver. 4.0 or higher, the Sony Intelligent Monitoring Software
IMZ-RS400 Series Ver. 4.0 or higher, or third party hardware and software designed to operate with
these cameras to perform video analytics.
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3. SNC-RX Series
The SNC-RX Series has a high-speed 360° endless panning
(or rotation) capability, which allows users to precisely
capture almost any object surrounding the camera.
In addition, by employing a 1/4-type Exwave HADTM CCD, the
camera delivers exceptional picture quality for any remote
monitoring application, even in low-light conditions.
SNC-RZ50
The SNC-RZ50 is a compact PTZ network camera that
allows users to monitor a wide viewing area thanks to pan
and tilt ranges of 340° and 115°, respectively. The camera
also has an image-flip function for desktop use and supports
the Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) for use over the
Internet – making it ideal for a number of different
monitoring applications.
SNC-CS50
The SNC-CS50 is a fixed-type network camera that
incorporates the latest 1/3-type CCD with SuperExwaveTM
Technology. The minimum illumination is 0.4 lx in color and
0.04 lx in black and white (B/W), providing high-contrast
images even in low-light conditions. The camera also comes
equipped with a vari-focal zoom lens that covers a wide range
of horizontal viewing angles (35° to 94°).
FEATURES
The DEPA Platform – Intelligent Intelligent Motion/Object Detection Filter (Passing-Directional)
Video Analytics
The DEPA™ solution is a combined function of the Person1 Person1
camera intelligence incorporated in the SNC-RX Series,
SNC-RZ50, and SNC-CS50 and the rules or filters on Person2 Person2
the recorder or software to determine what is to be
recorded or when to trigger an alarm. When the
network cameras perform IMD or IOD,‘tagged’ Alarm!
objects and their associated metadata, including
object position data, are sent to the NSR Series or the Sends Object ID
IMZ-RS400 Series. These products then use the and Position
metadata, together with filters, to analyze any object
Requests Relevant
movement. This method of distributed processing Images
minimizes the server workload, network bandwidth, SNC-RX550
and storage requirements. Sends Relevant
Images NSR Series/IMZ-RS400 Series
Analyzes Object Movement
Distributed Enhanced Processing Architecture (DEPA)
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4. High-Quality Images Wide Dynamic Range With DynaView
Technology
High Frame Rate SNC-RX570
These cameras support a maximum frame rate of 30 The SNC-RX570 incorporates DynaView™ technology,
fps (NTSC)/25 fps (PAL) when the image size is VGA which dramatically improves camera dynamic range
(640 x 480) in both MPEG-4 and JPEG modes, resulting by 128 times when compared to conventional
in clear and smooth-moving images. The frame rate cameras. This results in clear image reproduction,
can be set to meet your specific network even in extreme high-contrast environments. The
environment and system requirements. camera captures the same image twice – first with a
normal shutter speed, and then with a high shutter
Dynamic Frame Integration speed. The dark areas captured at normal shutter
These cameras incorporate Dynamic Frame Integration speed and the bright areas captured at high shutter
(DFI) technology to reproduce clear images for both speed are then combined into one image using an
still and moving objects within an image. advanced DSP LSI. Additionally, as these high-
DFI technology detects movement within the image contrast scenes may have different lighting
and reproduces those areas with minimal blurring, conditions, two white balance circuits are employed –
while areas in the image with little or no movement one for normal shutter speed and the other for high
are displayed naturally with minimal jagged edges. shutter speed. This advanced technique reproduces
This unique algorithm also takes advantage of the high-contrast images with proper color.
interlaced-scanning CCD, which is inherently more
sensitive than progressive-scan CCDs and can provide
clear images even under low-lighting conditions.
Sony Multi-codec
Camera Image
<Normal Shutter Speed> <High Shutter Speed>
Conventional
Camera Image
Image Comparison Between a Sony
Multi-codec Camera and a Conventional Camera <SNC-RX570 Camera Image> (simulated images)
DynaView Technology
JPEG Picture Quality Settings With
Constant Bitrate Algorithm Powerful and Versatile Zoom Capability
Users can preset the JPEG picture quality from among SNC-RX Series SNC-RZ50
ten levels. In addition, because these cameras The SNC-RX570 incorporates a powerful 36x optical
incorporate a constant bitrate algorithm, they limit zoom lens, allowing for a zoom capability of up to
the data bitrate while maintaining high-quality 432x when used in combination with its 12x digital
images. This is useful for calculating the required zoom. The SNC-RX550 and SNC-RZ50 incorporate a
storage capacity and bandwidth during installation. 26x optical zoom lens and the SNC-RX530 incorporates
an 18x optical zoom lens.
Image Stabilizer Users can choose a camera that has the appropriate
The image stabilizer function of these cameras minimizes zoom ratio for their specific application requirements.
the appearance of shaky images caused by low-
frequency vibration to provide stable and sharp
images. This function is useful for outdoor surveillance
and traffic monitoring applications when environmental
vibration effects such as wind are common.
36x Optical Zoom
(simulated images)
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5. Operational Flexibility Bi-Directional Audio
Users can connect an external microphone to these
cameras in order to pick up audio from a preferred
Selectable JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264
location. These cameras are also equipped with a
Compression Formats speaker output, enabling users to send an alert or
These multi-codec cameras support three compression
make an announcement from a remote location –
formats, JPEG, MPEG-4, and H.264. The “industry
significantly expanding the possibilities of their
standard” JPEG compression format can be selected
monitoring applications.
when high-quality still images are preferred. MPEG-4
provides clear moving images efficiently over networks
Voice Alert
when bandwidth is limited. For more efficient
The Voice Alert function allows users to upload up to
compression, when bandwidth is even more limited,
three pre-recorded audio files to these cameras, for
the H.264 compression format, which is approximately
playback upon an alarm trigger or on a pre-specified
twice as efficient as MPEG-4, is also available.
time schedule.
Dual Encoding Capability
With a dual encoding capability, these cameras can
generate both MPEG-4 and JPEG images
High Level of Security
simultaneously. For example, you can set up your
system to transfer MPEG-4 images over a WAN or an Intelligent Motion Detection
Internet VPN, where network bandwidth is limited, The built-in IMD function can trigger a variety of
while storing high-resolution JPEG images on a server actions such as the storage and transfer of images or
configured on the LAN. can trigger an external device through its output
relays. False alarms caused by noise and repeated
motion patterns are minimized thanks to an advanced
Local Area Network (LAN)
Sony algorithm. Plus, when used in conjunction with
JPEG & MPEG-4 Images MPEG-4 DEPA-enabled recorders or software, a multitude of
filter functions is available to actuate triggers based
ROUTER
WAN/VPN on more specific movement.
JPEG MPEG-4
Intelligent Object Detection*4
These cameras can detect objects that have been
abandoned or have become stationary for a specified
SNC-RX550 duration. Up to four detection ares can be
IMZ-RS Series Monitoring Monitoring PC designnated. This feature is useful for detecting
Software installed PC suspicious objects left in public places, or for
detecting stalled cars or accidents on the road. Like
IMD, filters can be used when configured with DEPA-
enabled products.
Wireless Capability
*4 The intelligent object detection function and the intelligent
These cameras support IEEE802.11g*2 and IEEE802.11b
motion detection function cannot be used simultaneously.
compliant Wireless LAN Cards. In addition, the
optional SNCA-AN1 External Antenna can be used to
transmit wireless signals over a longer distance.
Sensor IN/Alarm OUT Ports
Equipped with two sensor inputs, these cameras can
A wireless system configuration can save you time
receive triggers from external sensors. Two alarm
and money during installation.
outputs can also be used to trigger other devices to
*2 When the SNCA-CFW5 (IEEE802.11g/11b Wireless LAN
perform a variety of actions.
Card) is used with the SNC-RX Series and SNC-CS50, the
typical transfer rate is approximately 3 Mb/s. When used
with the SNC-RZ50, the typical transfer rate is approximately
Pre-/Post-Alarm Image Storage
9 Mb/s when using the CF Card slot and approximately These cameras are capable of storing both pre-and
3 Mb/s when using the PC Card slot. post-alarm images on 16 MB of built-in memory or
on removable storage media.
“Day/Night” Function
These cameras can switch from day mode (Color) Image Transfer Using FTP/SMTP*5
to night mode (B/W) by replacing the camera’s All of the pre-/post-alarm images stored at the time
infrared cut filter with a clear filter. Users can toggle of an alarm event can be transferred to an FTP server
between the two modes, manually, on a predefined for viewing at a later time. Also, a still image
schedule, using an external sensor, or automatically in generated at the time of an alarm event can be sent
response to surrounding light conditions. When these to a designated e-mail address.
cameras are in night mode, they are sensitive to *5 All images transferred using SMTP are in JPEG format.
near-IR illuminators, allowing them to operate even in
zero lx*3 conditions.
*3 Zero lx means absence of visible light to the naked eye.
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6. Network Features RS-232C Interface
Transparency Function:
These cameras have a transparency function that allows
Adaptive Rate Control
external equipment connected via the RS-232C interface
In order to control QoS (Quality of Service) levels over
to be controlled or monitored, by a PC over a network.
a network, these cameras employ an adaptive rate
control (ARC) function. ARC automatically varies the VISCATM Protocol:
video bit-transfer rate to meet changing network SNC-RX Series SNC-RZ50
conditions and selects the most appropriate frame The SNC-RX Series and the SNC-RZ50 can interface
rates, thus preventing video breakup. with external control equipment using the Sony VISCA
protocol. This configuration allows for local control of
Simultaneous Access Pan/Tilt/Zoom and adjustment of camera settings.
Up to 20 users can simultaneously access these
cameras and monitor images separately.
Other Convenient Features
Multicasting Capability
When configured with a multicast router, these
Date/Time Superimposition
cameras can efficiently stream MPEG-4 and H.246
The date and time of recorded images can be
video and audio to a large number of users.
superimposed on the video while it is being monitored
and recorded. This feature is ideal not only for easily
DDNS Support*6 identifying the exact date and time of an event during
SNC-RZ50 playback, but because the information becomes part
Because the SNC-RZ50 supports DDNS, a unique of the video image, it is also useful when providing
host name can be assigned to the camera when video evidence to authorities.
using a dynamic IP address over the Internet.
*6 Requires registration at the following site: www.snccam.net File Export to Various Removable Media
The SNC multi-codec cameras are equipped with a PC
card slot and/or other removable media slots, allowing
Network Security Features users to store images on removable media as required.
Privacy Zone Masking Functions*7
IEEE802.1X Compliant
Spherical Privacy Zone Masking:
These cameras support IEEE802.1X port-based
network access control. This means they can be SNC-RX Series SNC-RZ50
integrated to a network environment that uses the This technology allows masked areas to be interlocked
IEEE802.1X client-authorization protocol for security with the camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom movements regardless
purposes. This feature can be used on both wired- of the camera angle or even if it is circling. Up to
and wireless-connections. eight unwanted or prohibited areas within an image
can be masked precisely and appropriately.
SSL Compliant Privacy Zone Masking:
SNC-RZ50 SNC-CS50
The SNC-RZ50 supports the SSL protocol for Up to seven unwanted or prohibited areas within an
encrypting data, to enable secure data transmission image can be masked.
over networks.
*7 Supplied “SNC Privacy Masking Tool” software is required
to set masking areas.
Versatile Interfaces Mechanical “Auto-Flip” Function
SNC-RX Series
Analog Composite Video Output The SNC-RX Series combines a 90-degree tilt
These cameras can output an analog composite capability with 360-degree rotation to track subjects
video signal via the BNC connector. This feature is passing beneath it. First, the camera tilts down 90
ideal for local video recording or monitoring. degrees until the subject is directly beneath it. Then it
Also, the analog composite video signal provides a rotates 180 degrees, and tilts back up to track the
high-horizontal resolution ranging from 450 to 540 subject as it moves away. This combination of moves
TV lines depending on the model, delivering is known as the Auto-Flip function.
amazingly clear and detailed images.
24 V AC, 12 V DC, or PoE Operation
SNC-CS50
The SNC-CS50 offers a choice of three types of power:
24 V AC, 12 V DC, or PoE (Power-over-Ethernet, IEEE
802.3af). The camera automatically adapts to the
applied power source for fast and effective operation.
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7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
SNCA-CFW5*8 SNCA-CFW1 SNCA-AN1 YT-ICB550/T YT-ICB550/C YT-MA550
IEEE802.11g/11b IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN In-ceiling In-ceiling Adaptor for the
Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Card Antenna Mount Kit Mount Kit YT-ICB550
SNC-RX Series SNC-RX Series
(Optional accessory (Tinted dome) (Clear dome) SNC-RZ50
for the SNCA-CFW5/
SNC-RZ50 SNC-RZ50 SNC-RX Series SNC-RX Series
SNCA-CFW1)
SNC-CS50 SNC-CS50 SNC-RZ50 SNC-RZ50
SNC-RX Series
*8 The SNCA-CFW5 is
SNC-RZ50
not available in
some areas. SNC-CS50
For more details,
please contact your
nearest Sony dealer.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
Stand-alone Configuration Client-server Configuration
Sony Network Cameras Sony Network Cameras
Machine Room
Sony Network Recorder
NSR Series
Network PC
Monitoring Room
Sony Network Recorder
NSR Series Sony Intelligent Software
RSM controller installed PC
Network Network
Sony Network Cameras
Network
Wireless Access Point
PC Card slot
SNCA-CFW5 or SNCA-CFW1
Network Attached Storage
(IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b)
* The SNC-RX Series and SNC-CS50 requires a PC card adaptor to
use the SNCA-CFW5/SNCA-CFW1.
REAR PANELS
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SNC-RX Series
SNC-CS50
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